War crimes are defined as serious violations of international humanitarian law committed during armed conflicts, including acts such as murder, torture, and deliberate targeting of civilians. But what happens when a country commits a war crime? Who do we hold accountable? And what if the one committing the crime is a global superpower? We explore this with Devasheesh Bais from the Centre for International Law Research and Policy (CILRAP).

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Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan

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Categories:  government,  international,  Law/Activism

Tags:  humanitarian law,  war crimes,  international law,  international relations,  superpower,  nato,  us,  russia,  china,  rome statute,